The Foreign secretary Mr Boris Johnson planned very skilfully his escape from the Commons during the crucial Heathrow runway vote. He was aided and abated by the PM herself and her senior colleagues. That he had to go to Afghanistan was important but not crucial on the day. He was the one who boldly announced when he was the Mayor of London his strong opposition to the Heathrow airport extension and even pledged to stand in front of the bulldozers.
But one should not expect too much from at least, some politicians that they will stick to their words. Power corrupts and to retain power at any cost is very often prevalent. No wonder voters name, by and large, lost the trust and confidence in their elected leaders. It's also not surprising that mavericks like Donald Trump and others gain huge number of votes from dissatisfied and disgruntled voters.
Excellent Arora Proposal
If the Heathrow airport needs major extension then the proposal made by Mr Surinder Arora should have been considered very carefully during the initial debates in and outside the Parliament. Mr Arora's proposal supported by several respectable and knowledgable individuals are not only well substantiated but in a way the matter has reached the High Court.
Afterall Mr Arora is one of those rare entrepreneurs, especially from the Asian community who have taken a public stand and prepared a well documented alternative scheme for the expansion of the Heathrow airport.
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are major airlines who have been using Heathrow airport for a very long time have supported Mr Arora.
Prime Minister Theresa May may have won the vote in Commons. Perhaps it could be a futile exercise. Not only £14bn is a lot of money, but there are so many imponderables lurking on all sides.
Why be so rigid on Brexit?
Brexit has been a clarion call for over two years. Referendum itself was unnecessary and PM Cameron paid the price and took the easy way out. He should have insisted on facts and no hyperboles during the campaign for both camps- leave and remain as well. One wonders why an astute politician with earson the ground became so cavalier.
Then came Theresa May. The deadline is less than one year now. So far there are no firm agreemens with the European Commission. Britain is known as a pragmatic country which plans in advance the whole operation in such a major situation. Not only in the war time, but Britain is renowned as well preparedness with the second or third line of defence in all contingencies.
On one hand we had no agreement about Brexit. On the other hand we expect miracles to happen with new trade treaties, with one and sundry. The real anxiety is expressed by so many spokesman who have more immediate responsibilities in manufacturing, export, financial services and other on economic fronts. Similarly the human resources of some 4mn EU National in British Health services as well as other pivotal areas are almost ignored. Its mind boggling. You don't run Great Britain by leaving it to luck alone. There is something called common sense.
Last weekend one hundred thousand people marched through London to protest against this unpreparedness and the dangers faced by this and future generations of Britain.
Finally, some say don't worry about things which may not happen. I know and you know that all the politicians who are pretending to act for national interest are struggling to save their skins. How silly one can be! If this gamble does not pay off who will these decision makers turn to?
